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Industry leaders discussed integrating seafarer welfare into charter contracts, addressing crew safety and mental health amid global threats
Extended Middle East conflict could reduce global crude runs by 1.4 million b/d by Q4 2026, primarily impacting Asia
Container carriers are accelerating their return to the Suez Canal, despite rising Houthi threats in the Red Sea.
Marine underwriters are adapting pricing strategies to account for rising geopolitical risks, climate change, and new regulations.
Russia's shadow fleet has become a permanent fixture in global oil trading, raising compliance risks for maritime finance.
Bunker fuel sales at Fujairah port fell 2.7% in August, continuing a decline since February's regional conflict.
Iran's crude oil exports fell to 210kbd in August 2026, the lowest since 2020, due to physical interdiction
US officials reportedly held secret talks with Houthi representatives in Oman after the militia's Red Sea offensive.
Global energy markets face prolonged tight supply and price volatility as the industry struggles to offset disruptions, according to Shell…
A U.S.-contracted vessel with American personnel was reportedly struck by an Iranian drone and missile attack near the Strait of Hormuz.
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez urged governments to protect merchant shipping from geopolitical conflicts and attacks.
Latvian airline airBaltic has received a payment deferral from a US court, citing financial difficulties from high fuel costs
Middle East exports are rerouting to avoid the Strait of Hormuz due to US-Iran conflict, causing significant transit delays
Global conflicts are increasing crude oil market volatility, leading Asia and Europe to boost US crude imports
UK natural gas prices have risen above 203 pence per therm due to supply concerns and Strait of Hormuz tensions
Vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz fell to four on Tuesday, significantly below the 10-day average of 18.
Ukraine is strengthening maritime safety and security for its Black Sea Special Maritime Corridor with international support
Road haulage for small oil and gasoline cargoes has surged in the Persian Gulf due to Hormuz Strait risks and time savings.
Global conflicts and climate change are converging, threatening the stability of international supply chains for critical commodities
The US military is experiencing ammunition shortages due to the Iran conflict, according to the Department of Defense Inspector General.
Shippers are seeking reassurance on Red Sea vessel safety after the Gemini Cooperation resumed transits without Houthi talks.
The tanker market is set to benefit from increased oil production in the Americas, boosting cargo availability.
A tanker shipping ETF has seen significant gains, driven by geopolitical tensions and increased crude oil transport demand.
Ground Control is now a vendor in DNK's new program to track vessels and counter GNSS jamming in high-risk areas.
Russia is increasingly relying on non-G7 flagged tankers, especially those from Hong Kong, for crude oil exports
DP World is expanding its overland logistics network to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz due to geopolitical risks
Iran has expanded its Strait of Hormuz blacklist to 77 vessels, including tankers from KOTC and Bahri.
Maersk has added a new $500 emergency surcharge for containers heading to the Gulf, compounding existing operational costs.
Oil prices increased by 3% after attacks targeted Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure, including a key pipeline.
VLCC spot rates from the Arabian Gulf to Asia have exceeded $600,000 daily due to Strait of Hormuz security fears
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